The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect who fled the January crash that killed 27-year-old Savana Pendarvis as Alexander Rivera-Russo, 23.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking community support in locating the suspect of a fatal hit-and-run on University Boulevard South.

JSO says that at around 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2026, two vehicles, a Nissan and a Dodge Challenger, were traveling northbound on University Blvd S., near Atlantic Blvd. Witnesses told police that the driver of the Challenger was driving “well over 100 mph.” The driver of the Challenger has since been identified by police as 23-year-old Alexander Rivera-Russo.

According to JSO, Rivera-Russo crashed into the Nissan, causing both vehicles to spin off the road. Police say that the Nissan struck a telephone pole and burst into flames, while Rivera-Russo’s car went into southbound traffic and struck a Toyota Camry near the intersection of Saint Cecilia Road.

Upon arrival, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue pronounced the driver of the Nissan deceased, while the occupants of the Camry were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening conditions. 

The suspect had fled the scene on foot, not stopping to call for help or assist the victims.

First Coast News spoke to family members of the deceased driver, who identified her as 27-year-old Savana Pendarvis.

“She was full of life—a recent college graduate, dreaming of a career in Human Resources, fresh from her first trip to Europe, and excited for her cousin’s wedding and more adventures,” the family wrote in a GoFundMe. The fundraiser was created to support Savana’s funeral expenses and her grandmother, whom she had been caring for before her death.

“She left behind a ton of people who will never forget her,” Savana’s stepmother told First Coast News.

“Somebody knows something,” JSO said in a social media post. “Help us bring justice to the victim’s loved ones and report what you know.”

Anyone with information on Rivero-Russo or his whereabouts is asked to contact JSO directly at 904-630-0500, or anonymously through First Coast Crime Stoppers (1.866.845.TIPS) to be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.Â